Appleton Papers 13.1 mile Walk
Sunday, September 21, 2008

The Appleton Papers 13.1 mile Walk is designed for the walker who wants to be scored and listed in the race results with other walkers.  Walk participants can choose between two divisions - Competitive and Non-Competitive.  Competitive Walkers will wear a front and back bib and agree to walk the entire course – no mixing of light jogging and walking.  Competitive Walkers who run will be disqualified for awards. 

All Appleton Papers 13.1 mile Walk participants receive a custom printed long sleeve shirt and a medal to commemorate their race participation and finish at the 2008 Community First Fox Cities Marathon!

The first 400 participants registered will also receive a full goodie bag - so don't miss out - register today!  

Start Time:
8:05 a.m.        All Walkers

Starting Line:
UW-Fox Valley Campus, Menasha

Mapquest Link to Start Line

UW-Fox Valley Start Line Map

Finish Line:
Riverside Park, Neenah

Mapquest Link to Finish Line

Entry Fees:

Entry fees are non-refundable

• No race-day entries are permitted
• No early starters allowed on the race course
• Transfer of race numbers is not allowed

Two Participation Options for 13.1 mile Walkers:

Competitive & Non-Competitive Divisions

13.1 mile Competitive Walk

The competitive13.1 mile Walk is an organized, competitive event with specific rules.  Spotters along the course will be monitoring any violations.  A colored bib specific to the competitive walk must be visibly worn on the front and back at all times.  All racers agree to walk the entire course and any running, jogging, or shuffling will result in disqualification from awards.  One foot must be on the ground at all times.

13.1 mile Non-Competitive Walk

The non-competitive, fitness walk is being offered for people who take pride in walking and also seek a challenging event.  All participants agree to walk the entire course and will be issued a bib color specific to the non-competitive walk (the Community First Fox Cities Marathon and the U. S. Cellular Half Marathon are options for people who choose to run/walk).  All participants in the non-competitive walk will not eligible for awards but will receive all the same perks as the competitive walkers.

13.1 mile Walk Packet Pick-Up & Late Registration:
Packet pick-up and late registration will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20 from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Fox Valley Technical College commons area, 1825 N. Bluemound Drive, Appleton.

Competitive Division Walker Awards:

• Top three male and female overall winners
• Top three male and female age group winners (Age groups start with 19 & under and increase in ten-year increments through age 70 and over)

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